RISING STAR QUILT SHOW 2007
Challenge Quilts
The 2007 Challenge:
2007 Challenge Quilt Theme:
20 Years and our
Star is Still Rising!
Interpret the theme in any way that inspires
you: 20 stars, 20 fabrics, 20 colors ... The possibilities are endless.
Challenge quilts may have up to a 168 inch perimeter.
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Where is Harvarad Suare? Twenty questions and still asking., by Carol Brown
Pattern Name: none.
Challenge Quilt 36 x 40
Machine Pieced, Fused, Painted, Machine Quilted
Eight volunteers at the tourist information booth in Harvard Square can answer most questions. The view is from inside the booth.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived at 105 Brattle Street long before the T was invented. (National Historic Site open year-round; guided tours summer only.)
Rising anew, by Monique Cerundolo
Original.
Challenge Quilt 15 x 15
Machine Appliqued, Machine Quilted, Fused, Fused
The Phoenix, rising anew from ashes, is a symbol of hope, renewal and rebirth. After experiencing some difficulties a few years ago, our group rose again, stronger, wiser and more determined.
20 Rising Stars of Quilting, by Christina Crouch
3rd Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Challenge Quilt 40 x 40
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliqued, Machine Appliqued, Machine Quilted, Fused
I had fun with the 20 theme. 20 rising star blocks, of course. 20 polka dot fabrics in the stars. 20 sizes, there is a 1/4 inch difference for each star. Last but not least, who can resist the 20 sewing ladies!
Medieval Magic, by Jo-Anne Granger
Original Pattern from a sketch by Tina Granger Netten.
Challenge Quilt 24 x 33
Hand Appliqued, Hand Quilted
A whimsical sketch made by my daughter, Tina, for the 1993 LHS All Night Graduation party logo seemed to fit the criteria for this challenge.
Star Dust - An Amish Quilt Off The Edge, by Ginny Leonardos
2nd Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Pattern Name: paper piecing.
Challenge Quilt 42 x 42
Machine Pieced, Machine Quilted, Hand Embellished
I have always loved the simplicity of Amish quilts so decided to use my fabric to create a challenge quilt. This pattern, with tessellating stars supporting each other seemed very appropriate for RSQ. Of course, I had to sparkle it up a bit!
Rising Star Quilters, by Laurena McDermott
Challenge Quilt 30 x 30
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliqued, Machine Quilted, Machine Embroidered
The 20 flames represent various aspects of membership in the Rising Star Quilt Guild. The rising star represents the promise of more to come.
Table runner in twenty colors, by Alyssa Pena, Junior Member
Pattern Name: none.
Challenge Quilt 15 x 50
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted
I started this table runner at a Rising Star getaway and finished it at a summer quilt week at Ferry Beach.
Twenty Star Attractions, by Jean Stringham
1st Prize, Challenge Quilts.
Challenge Quilt 34 x 50
Machine Pieced, Hand Appliqued, Machine Appliqued, Machine Quilted, Hand Embroidered, Machine Embroidered
Our Tuesday morning quilt bee wanted to participate in the challenge by highlighting twenty of our favorite attractions in the Boston area. Participants include Billie Berents, Carol Brown, Jeanne Funk-Gedies, Janice Gould, Penny Sander, Missy Shea, Jean Stringham and Gail Willett.
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